Standards of Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1985
44. Penalty for
contravention of section 21.-
Except where he is
permitted under the Standards Act so to do, whoever makes or manufactures any
weight or measure which,--
a.
Though
ostensibly purports to conform to the standards established by or under that Act,
does not actually conform to the said standards, or
b.
bears
thereon any indication of weight or measure which is not in conformity with the
standards of weight or measure established by or under that Act, whether such
indication is or is not in addition to the indication of weight or measure in
accordance with the said standards, shall be punished with imprisonment for a
term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to two
thousand rupees, or with both, and, for the second or subsequent offence, with
imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and also with fine.